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If things are going to be light and fluffy, then a party is urgently needed. These 20 movies give you the feeling of partying and good vibes and are recommended to get in the mood yourself.
Superbad (2007)
School friends Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) are classic losers. They are neither athletic nor do they have money, and the girls are in a bad way too. When a friend of theirs brags about having a fake driver’s license made, the two guys see their chance.
They want to crash one of the biggest parties of all time to be accepted by the others finally. In favor of that, the guys will bring lots of alcohol for the party. But what should be a simple trip to the nearest supermarket quickly turns into a crazy trip.
“Superbad” is one of the funniest party movies of the last 20 years and has made not only Jonah Hill but also Michael Cera young stars virtually overnight. The duo provides plenty of laughs!
Project X (2012)
Costa, JB, and Thomas have only one dream. The three teens finally want to be respected kids. It’s not so easy, though, because the three are considered model losers in their school. When Thomas’s parents open up to their son that they’re going to celebrate his 17. The friends see an opportunity when they won’t be there for their 25th birthday.
They are planning a party where they want to invite everyone who is somehow hip and trendy. The only stupid thing is that Costa makes a small mistake when writing the invitation. Instead of sending it online to a handful of friends, he chases the party announcement once across the country. What was supposed to be a fun party night quickly turns into massive chaos as hundreds of people drop by for unbridled partying.
“Project X” picks up news of parties that can get out of hand and take action to extremes. With this film, a good mood is pre-programmed in any case.
Life of the Party (2018)
Deanna Miles (Melissa McCarthy) has a problem. Her husband has just kicked her out because he is having an affair with an attractive real estate agent named Marcie. Deanna decides to see the situation as a chance for a fresh start. She wants to catch up on her college graduation and enrolls in the same college that her daughter Maddie (Molly Gordon) attends.
Because Deanna wants to show she’s still got it and can be cool, she joins a sorority with her daughter. Although the mother is no longer quite young, she drinks the girls under the table and quickly becomes the center of the celebrations.
Melissa McCarthy plays the role of the staid mother who mutates into a party monster wonderfully exaggeratedly. Their chaotic ways make the film a real page-turner with plenty of potential to party along with them.
The After Party
Young rapper Owen dreams of a big break with his friend and manager, Jeff. When they meet the musician Rahmel in the toilet after a concert, the two boys see their chance. But it soon turns out that they only caught one of the musician’s employees, who looks much like the star. Feeling a little guilty, the man wants to ensure the real ramekin is at Owen’s next gig. However, what sounds like an absolute guarantee of success quickly turns into absolute chaos of shrill music, hash, and bright colors.
Even though “The After Party” is not your typical party movie, it has everything you need to party. Music, atmosphere, and expected disasters enhance the film, true to the motto: “The best parties never end!”
The Hangover (2009)
To celebrate a bachelor party, the three friends Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stuart (Ed Helms), and Doug (Justin Bartha), go to Las Vegas together with Alan (Zach Galifianakis), Doug’s future brother-in-law. However, what should go like a typical Vegas trip quickly turns into absolute chaos. Alan mixes drugs with himself and the other men, and the next morning no one knows what they did the previous night.
The worst part is that there’s no sign of Doug at all. Phil, Stuart, and Alan must make their way across the city of lights and gambling, gradually finding out what crazy things they’ve been up to the previous night.
“Hangover” is the prime example of a debauched party that the most important people can barely remember. Wonderfully played and absolutely funny!
Clueless (1995)
Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) lives the life of a rich, carefree teenager in Beverly Hills. She can afford it because her father, Dan, earns a lot of money as a successful lawyer and can never deny his little princess a wish. Along with her friend Dion (Stacey Dash), Cher leads one of the school’s most popular cliques. What the girls want is what they get.
It’s the same when a new student Tia (Britanny Murphy), arrives at the school. Cher and Dion take the new girl under their wing and introduce her to the colorful world of Beverly Hills. Since none of the girls are interested in anything other than shopping and chilling, they first perform a complete type makeover on Tia before jumping into the usual Beverly Hills party full of pageantry and mayhem with the girl.
Alicia Silverstone, as a token ditz with loose money and a penchant for partying, is hilarious and quickly gets even the dullest get-togethers going. Timelessly good!
Fyre (2019)
‘Fyre’ is a Netflix movie about an infamous music festival that promised its fans a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But what was supposed to be the year’s biggest party turns out to be a complete disaster full of false promises, lies, and backstabbing. The film shows the power of social media and how deceptive one can be behind the curtain of Instagram models and “aesthetic” photos. “Fyre” may not be the best party movie, but it’s certainly the best movie about the best party that never happened.
The Kissing Booth (2018)
The romantic comedy “The Kissing Booth” is about a girl named Elle Evans who comes up with a unique plan for her high school’s spring carnival. She decides to set up a kissing booth, which is pretty exciting for her because she’s never been kissed before. However, her stand leads to her kissing Noah Flynn, who she’s always had a crush on.
The big problem Elle now faces is that Noah is actually the brother of one of her best friends, and Elle had promised him she would never get involved with family members. Now Elle has two choices: Either she forgets about Noah for the sake of friendship, or she pursues her romantic interest and tries to make her best friend understand her situation. The movie doesn’t have much to offer in terms of plot and characters, but it’s a sweet story to enjoy on a lazy afternoon.
Ibiza (2018)
Harper (Gillian Jacobs) is dissatisfied with her life. So it suits the New Yorker well that her boss sends her to Spain to land a deal with a client. When Harper’s girlfriends find out about the business trip, they get involved immediately. In Barcelona, the three women let it rip, and Harper spontaneously falls in love with the young DJ Leo West (Richard Madden). When Harper learns that Leo has left for his next gig in Ibiza, she spontaneously decides to follow him. But she doesn’t know that Ibiza is one of the biggest party areas in Europe.
“Ibiza” combines the exuberant feeling of partying and celebrating with a leisurely road trip across Spain. A colorful mix that makes for a relaxed, celebratory mood.
Alex Strangelove (2018)
This Netflix original movie is about the eponymous main character who has been waiting a long time to find an opportunity to have sex with his girlfriend, Claire. But things get a little too complicated for him when Alex meets a guy named Elliot at a party. Elliot is openly gay and has a crush on Alex.
The problem is that Alex is now thinking more about Elliot than Claire. This makes him doubt himself. Alex can’t believe he’s suddenly strongly attracted to a man. The film is a pretty refreshing look at sexual orientations and the confusion we can feel about them. He helps us understand the concept of gender fluidity and is extremely cute and funny at the same time.
21& Over (2013)
Actually, Jeff wanted to celebrate his 21. Spend your birthday rather quietly and switch off. After all, he has an all-important job interview at a prestigious medical school the next day. But his friends don’t want to know about it. They convince Jeff to enjoy life for once on his birthday and go out on the town with them. What was supposed to be a quiet night quickly turns into a road trip of action and parties.
To kick off an evening of partying, “21& Over” is a good way to start. Lots of locations, wacky adventures, and the requisite dash of humor make sure of that.
The House Bunny (2008)
As a bunny in the Playboy Mansion, Shelley (Anna Faris) has a comfortable life. However, that ends suddenly when she is shown the door. With no place to live, no money, and no real education, the young woman wanders the countryside until she meets college sorority members. The girls desperately need new members, and they take Shelley in. While they try to turn the young woman into an enlightened person, the former playboy bunny only wants one thing: to bring the life of the playboy mansion to college. For them, there must be many wild parties with crisp men!
Anna Faris is a lot of fun to watch as the slightly goofy Shelly, and the movie has more than one wink for viewers to enjoy.
Mamma Mia! (2008)
Donna Sheridan (Meryl Streep) lives with her daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) on a small Greek island. As Sophie’s wedding approaches, the young woman wants to find out who her father is. She invites three potential candidates from Donna’s past to join her. But the sprightly wife doesn’t like the unannounced visitors so much. Emotions quickly run high because Donna knows exactly who the father is and does everything she can to get rid of him as quickly as possible.
The film is a mixture of romantic comedy and musical with the music of the Swedish band ABBA. The feeling of Greek lightness and debauched celebrations must not be neglected!
Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016)
Mike (Adam DeVine) and Dave (Zac Efron) love the party life. This has caused them a lot of trouble in the past and ruined many a family celebration. For their sister’s wedding, the two partygoers plan to do everything differently this time around. They look for suitable companions on the Internet. But the supposed ladies of the heart quickly turn out to be bigger party monsters than Mike and Dave would have liked.
Zac Efron and Adam DeVine fire off a party comedy of the extra class, which simply makes fun and invites them to celebrate along.
Spring Breakers
The young girls Faith (Selena Gomez), Candy (Vanessa Hudgens), Brit (Ashley Benson), and Cotty (Rachel Korine) are at the same college together and go through thick and thin. They plan to travel to Florida for spring break during the vacations to really let their hair down. Not having a dime to spare, the young women first rob a drug dealer and then embark on a trip of drugs and crime. In the process, they run into dealer Alien (James Franco), who shows the women a different side of spring break.
In “Spring Breakers,” the desire to party and celebrate is in the foreground. But it also shows where a party can quickly go if you make the wrong decisions.
Sundown (2016)
Logan and Blake want to spend their vacation in Mexico. Logan hopes that he can finally win over young Lina during the nights on the beach. But things turned out differently than expected. Because the beautiful Mexican girl Gabi pretty much turns the young man’s head. When he wakes up after a night of partying, Gabi is gone. Likewise, his Rolex, an heirloom from Logan’s grandfather, has disappeared. Logan and Blake embark on a cross-country road trip to track Gabi down.
Crazy, colorful, and with an exotic flair, “Sundown” lets you forget everyday life for a while and presents a nice change to other party movies.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) lives for the day. Instead of struggling to get to school, he convinces his parents he’s sick. When the producers are out of sight, the boy clutches his friends Cameron (Alan Ruck) and Sloane (Mia Sara) under his arm. The three of them set out to make the city of Chicago unsafe. They do not suspect that their director Mr. Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), would love nothing more than to kick Ferris and his entourage out of school for turning blue.
“Ferris Makes Blue” is a classic Good mood film that can not be missing at a party. Just easy, light, and funny!
Grown Ups (2010)
Four friends, Lenny (Adam Sandler), Eric (Kevin James), Kurt (Chris Rock), and Marcus (David Spade), meet again after 30 years. Even though all the men have their own lives, they decide to go on a date for a weekend at the lake. But what should be a leisurely outing quickly turns into a chaotic mess. Because even though they are men now, the four of them are still the crazy kids from back then.
With a top cast of comedians, “Kindsköpfe” is a guarantee of good humor and makes you want to attend the next summer party.
Wedding Crashers (2005)
John Beckwith (Owen Wilson) and Jeremy Grey (Vince Vaughn) are divorce mediators who boost their own businesses by blowing up weddings. They invite themselves to parties and really let their hair down. When John meets Claire (Rachel McAdams) at a wedding, he falls in love with the young woman. He ponders if there is anything else to do besides crashing weddings.
The hilarious duo of Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn make every wedding in the film a nightmare for those in attendance but a gag-fest for viewers. Really funny!
American Pie (1999)
Stifler (John White) and Cooze (Jake Siegel) want to attend college. You’ve heard that there are plenty of cute girls there who are just dying to meet college students. But to get to the sting, they must first join a college fraternity. To do so, Stifler and Cooze must complete 50 crazy tasks before a paradise of parties and women is open to them.
As usual, peppered with plenty of gags, raunchy innuendos, and quirky situations, the college outing of the “American Pie” series is also quite convincing.
Parties, parties everywhere. The 20 films presented enrich any celebration and leave no room for gloom and boredom. For this reason, they are just perfect for raising the mood!
